Amid Veto Threat, Senate Poised
To Weigh Trio of Stem-Cell Bills

By

Sarah Lueck

Updated July 12, 2006 12:01 a.m. ET

WASHINGTON -- Despite repeated veto threats, the Senate is likely to vote next week to send President Bush a bill to expand federal funding for embryonic stem-cell research. But Mr. Bush may get a chance to seek political cover with an alternative measure promoting research that doesn't destroy embryos.

The debate brings political, religious and scientific concerns to the fore just before midterm elections. Advocacy groups and many scientists regard embryonic stem-cell research as a source of cures for illnesses and say...